Angela Marino (born 3 February 1986) is a New Zealand former professional basketball player. She represented the Canberra Capitals, Perth Lynx and Adelaide Lightning in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL), winning two WNBL championships in 2006 and 2008.
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Born | Auckland, New Zealand | 3 February 1986
Listed height | 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) |
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Playing career | 2004–2015 |
Position | Guard |
Career history | |
2004–2006 | Canberra Capitals |
2006–2007 | Perth Lynx |
2007–2015 | Adelaide Lightning |
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Early life edit
Marino was born in Waiuku to Italian parents before moving to Australia as an infant.[1] She grew up playing for Whyalla Steelers and Sturt Sabres in South Australia.[2]
National team career edit
Marino represented the New Zealand Tall Ferns at the 2004 Athens Olympics[3] and 2008 Beijing Olympics.[4]
Personal life edit
Marino is a dual passport holder with Italy, New Zealand and Australia.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Angela Marino". Basketball New Zealand. Archived from the original on 26 June 2007.
- ^ a b "Angela Marino". Archived from the original on 20 April 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2008.
- ^ Marino bound for Olympics Archived 8 August 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Tall Ferns Named for Beijing